Clia held a reception on Wednesday (22 February) at the House of Commons to woo MPs and highlight the cruise industry’s contribution to the UK economy.
Aviation and maritime minister, Baroness Charlotte Vere
The event was sponsored by Royston Smith, MP for Southampton Itchen, whose constituency includes the Port of Southampton. The cross-party event was addressed by aviation and maritime minister Baroness Charlotte Vere and shadow maritime minister Mike Kane MP, and was attended by 25 other members of parliament.
Baroness Vere said the cruise industry had been "vital" to the economy, contributing £9.4 billion as well as creating jobs for "thousands" across the country.
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